Built to change

Ruhr University Bochum has been driving change in the Ruhr area for 60 years. Together, we are breaking down disciplinary boundaries, daring to try new paths and welcoming talents who excel with us. In the future, we will continue to pursue this mission as part of the University Consortium of Excellence with TU Dortmund University.

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Information for new students

Welcome!

On our website „New at RUB“, new students will find all the information they need for the start of their studies and the first days of student life.

Cheering in the Ruhr Area

Ruhr University and TU Dortmund University Celebrate Excellence Strategy Success

With the Ruhr Innovation Lab, the partners convinced an international jury of their outstanding scientific quality and their vision for future collaboration.

Nobel Prize for Francis Halzen

The Success Story of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory

In the antarctic ice, the pioneer of neutrino astronomy opened a new window to the universe. He has held an honorary doctorate from Ruhr University Bochum since 2022.

Excellence Strategy

RUB and TU Dortmund have applied successfully as Ruhr Innovation Lab

All information about the competition

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Study at Ruhr University Bochum

With its wide variety of subjects and faculties, Ruhr University Bochum offers almost limitless study opportunities. But don't worry: There are many offers for advice, orientation and support, especially when starting your studies. With individual talent support, Ruhr University helps young people to find their way and fully realize their potential.

Information about your studies at RUB

Research at Ruhr University Bochum

The big questions of our time can only be answered together. This is why researchers at Ruhr University work together across disciplinary boundaries. The compact campus with its 21 faculties facilitates this collaboration on overarching questions of global change.

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Founding at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University is a think tank, laboratory and production facility for the innovations that our world urgently needs. With the WORLDFACTORY, it also has a unique location for technology and knowledge-based spin-offs.

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